2021-22 TVCC CARDETTE AUDITIONS

To be announced January 2021

A Cardette hopeful should be willing to commit to teamwork and be ready to represent the team and TVCC with class. A Cardette hopeful must possess a strong desire to work above and beyond the norm to maintain the integrity of the Cardette name.

Cardette auditions are held each year during the late spring and early summer. We offer 2 different dates to accomodate with your senior schedule.

At our auditions you will be sent a link to material that will need to be learned piror to audition date. Part of yor scoring will be on this prelearned material so you can perfect the combination and build the best confidence possible. Links for the combinations will be sent to Hopeful after all Cardette Application has been received in the Cardette Office. In addition to the pre-learned material, small combinations will also be taught on the day of the audition to see how potential Cardettes are able to pick up choreography and detail in a short amount of time.

Video Auditions are available to hopefuls who have missed the regularly scheduled audition dates. Vidoe Auditions are not accepted until 1 week following the final audition session for the season. Video auditions are only accepted if there are spots still available on the team.

Cardette Hopefuls do not need to attend all of the audition sessions, only one is required.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Cardettes are chosen based on dance ability/timing, execution of technical elements, flexibility, projection, appearance, poise, community service, leadership qualities/experience and Cardette knowledge. Cardettes must be physically fit and able to wear ANY Cardette uniform properly upon the decision of the director. Visible tattoos and piercings are not permitted in ANY Cardette attire. This includes tattoos on teh neck, feet, arms, back and sides.

We also are looking for Cardettes who have high morals and standards for not only themselves but for the organization as well. Cardettes look for dancers who want to strive to be better dancers and performers, as well as leaders in their school and community.

WHAT DOES IT COST TO AUDITION?

There is $20.00 fee to attend all auditions which cover judges fees and other necessary fees.

Meals will be provided by TVCC for the day of auditions.

Housing is not availabe or provided. There are several quality hotels in the Athens area if you need housing.

WHO IS ALLOWED AT AUDITIONS?

Auditions are closed to the public and parents. Auditions are only for those trying out for Cardettes, Cardette Sophomores, Current Cardette Escorts and the Cardette Directors and judges.

Parents are welcome to sit in on the learning process but are not allwoed in the audition sessions with judges.

RESULTS:

New Freshman Cardettes will be announced at the end of the audiiton day or on line depending upon how many are auditioning.

OTHER:

All Cardettes are required to live in on campus in the dorms unless your immediate family resides in Athens. A $225.00 housing deposit must be submitted during auditions.

All ladies selected as Cardettes are required to attend a 3 day Cardette Freshman Camp in mid - July which is in conjunction with TVCC Freshman Orientation and Cardette Line Camp in early weeks in August.

AUDITION MATERIAL
The routine taught for auditions will consist of small segments of jazz, high kick and hip-hop style. There will also be a few eight counts of at the end of the dance where you will be able to showcase your own dance talents.

2019-20 material - (2021-22 material will be posted in January 2021)

A Cardette Hopeful MUST BE PREPARED to execute the following one at a time. Any preparation is permitted.

Splits on both legs
Right Jump Splits
High Kicks (all types; kicks must be higher than head level)
Switch leap (right and left)
Toe Touch
Right Pirouettes (double or triple turns)
Right A la Second turns (turns in second)
Turning Disk (also called a turning second
Right Jete' in second (also called a Russian)
Calypso (right side)
Tilt kick (both right and left
Exceptional Endurance
Projection, Posture, and Confidence are a must!!
Optional but encouraged: aerial, kip up, headspring, or any other acro abilities

Part of the audition score is based on the proper execution abiliates of the above elements performed one at a time. Be prepared to execute the above moves one at a time at auditions.

AUDITION ATTIRE

LEARNING PROCESS -

Cardette Hopefuls are to wear the following for the learning process of auditions:

Solid black sports bra (NO leotards, t-shirts, or color tops)
Black hot shorts
Tan tights underneath black dance hot shorts
Black jazz shoes or jazz sneakers
Hair secured away from the face, preferably in a low bun or pony tail.
Full make-up with RED lipstick
No cover-ups or wraps are allowed
No jewelry or visible tattoos
T-shirt and shorts are not acceptable

DANCE AUDITION -

Cardette Hopefuls are to wear the following for the actual dance audition:

Solid Black sports bra or half top
Black Hot shorts
Tan tights underneath black hot shorts
Black jazz shoes
Hair secured away from face, preferably in a bun or low ponytail
Full make-up with RED lipstick
No cover ups or wraps allowed
No jewlery(other than silver rhinestone stud earring in any shape) or visible tattoos
T-shirt and shorts are not permitted

PERSONAL INTERVIEW -

Personal Interviews need to scheduled ahead of the actual audtion day once all audition paperwork has been received to the Cardette Office.
Most interviews take place the day prior to the audition day. After your interview you willalso have the option to review materail with a Cardette in the dance room.
Interview times on the day prior to audition day are between the hours of 5pm-8pm.
The attire for interviews similar to what you would wear to a job interview.

Web Version

https://www.tvcc.edu/Cardettes/article.aspx?a=212

TVCC
CARDETTES
100 Cardinal Drive
Athens, Texas 75751

Darla Mansfield
Cardette Director
dmansfield@tvcc.edu
tel: (903) 675-6225
fax: (903) 675-6316

Sarah Cadungug
Asst. Choreographer/Recruiter
sarah.cadungug@tvcc.edu
tel: (903) 670-2641
fax: (903) 675-6316

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